# Episode 45: The Svara Torah

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Podcast: [The Oral Talmud](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oral-talmud-7378823)
Published: 2026-04-20T05:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

“ I think the value that's being privileged here is relieving suffering. It's not fiscal responsibility, it's not caution, it's not never making a mistake in giving to an undeserving person. Those are values, but making sure someone who's suffering isn't suffering, even if it's gonna cost us more money, that's a more fundamental value. And that's the Svara that wins.” - Benay Lappe

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